New 'Spot' opens downtown this weekend

Updated 6:23 pm, Saturday, September 24, 2011

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The former location of Greenhouse Grill was abuzz with activity Wednesday, Sept. 21, as workers prepared the venue for the grand opening of The Fairfield Spot, a new restaurant with an "eclectic American menu," on Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24. less

The former location of Greenhouse Grill was abuzz with activity Wednesday, Sept. 21, as workers prepared the venue for the grand opening of The Fairfield Spot, a new restaurant with an "eclectic American menu," ... more

The restaurant's lounge offers patrons an area to relax with a cocktail or fare from the lounge menu.

The restaurant's lounge offers patrons an area to relax with a cocktail or fare from the lounge menu.

Photo: Michael C. Juliano/Staff Photo

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In addition to a lounge and an area surrounded by glass panes, the dining room features booth and banquet seating.

In addition to a lounge and an area surrounded by glass panes, the dining room features booth and banquet seating.

Photo: Michael C. Juliano/Staff Photo

New 'Spot' opens downtown this weekend

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The Fairfield Spot, a new restaurant occupying the former space of Greenhouse Grill, will hold a grand opening at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, and resume 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24.

The restaurant at 12 Unquowa Place will mark the opening with music, games and prizes, face-painting, free food samples from its menu prepared by chef Nemat Odeh from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, before starting dinner service at 6 p.m.

Odeh has been named "Most Talented Chef in the Westchester Region" by the James Beard Foundation and won a gold medal for Team USA in the International Culinary Team Olympics.

Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday, while dinner is served 5 to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Happy hour is 3 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. Brunch is offered 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The lounge, which serves food until last call every day, is open until 1 a.m. Sunday to Thursday, 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.